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Probably
one of the most pleasing and aesthetic of all lining construction
projects combining geosynthetics with nature to produce what
is all too often a most compelling result.
The sound of water movement from a waterfall
or cascade or merely the splash of water caused by the flip
of a fish tail can be the source of much satisfaction and
pleasure at the bank of a lined domestic or corporate water
feature.
The use of flexible liners overcomes the
problems and issues linked to more rigid concrete, plaster
or shotcrete facilities which tend to leak through joint movements
over time or quite simply through the structure itself where
cracks result from the inability of conventional structures
to cope with differential movements caused by active soil
movements and settlement.
Re-worked
and compacted soil liners are never fully watertight and bespoke
geomembrane liner systems can not only be tailor made to fit
a variety of pond sizes and irregular geometries, but can
be constructed so that it is not obvious that a liner is in
position at all. Products which have been proven in more demanding
building and civil construction works are now being realised
in these “lighter” engineering projects.
The use of very flexible and colourful liners
are sometimes covered with natural stone or soil cover which
present a “harder” finish visually and protect
the liner system from any possible mechanical damage during
operation. There remain, however, definite requirements for
proven liner attachment details to pipes , fountain stems
, border or perimeter details and inlet / outlet details –
all of which can be supplied by Enviro
Seal on request.
For
those enterprising homeowners who require a prefabricated
module for their domestic water features at home , Enviro
Seal can prepare a module of sufficient size
and thickness to meet their requirements of a flexible lining
from 3m x 3m up to an incredible 30m x 30m if required.
- Try the ENVIRO SEAL “Aqua
Soft” or a recognised ENVIRO SEAL “VFPE “liner
for this purpose.
Not all water feature or pond construction
works are fortunate enough to be constructed over dry substrates
or away from the water table and some may have to be constructed
within areas of free standing water. Enviro Seal also has
experience in the construction of works in these conditions
and would be happy to provide advice on ballasting / pumping
and water pressure relief valves when undertaking such projects.
Typically,
Linings which fall into this category can be sub divided,
but certainly not limited to the following Groups : Ornamental
ponds / Domestic or Commercial water features / Golf Course
Hazards.
Enviro Seal
can advise and recommend on the most cost-effective, safe
and appropriate lining solutions to meet clients specific
requirements. Contact
Enviro Seal now for a fully professional service relating
to advice on product selection, capability profiling and quotations
for the supply and /or installation of lining solutions for
specific projects.
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